Colonialism Flashcards
1
Q
What were the consequences of the Portuguese empire’s presence in West Africa?
A
Depopulation and weakening of West Africa
2
Q
What was the catalyst for European overseas expansion and colonialism?
A
Portugal’s invasion into Africa and Asia
3
Q
What did the European encounter with Africa and the West lead to?
A
Introduction to African and Western thought and culture
4
Q
What factors led to the rise of colonialism?
A
Trade and conflict throughout the Atlantic world
5
Q
Which European power controlled Brazil in South America during the colonial period?
A
Portuguese empire
6
Q
Where did the Portuguese establish trading posts during the colonial era?
A
Down the West African coastline
